Murder investigation after East Belfast assault

A man was attacked in Cluan Place last night

A murder investgation has been launched after a man was seriously assaulted in East Belfast.

The 45-year-old was attacked in Cluan Place on Sunday night.

Police are appealing for anyone who was in the area of Cluan Place, Albertbridge Road or Templemore Avenue between 9pm and 9.45pm last night who may have any information to make contact on 101 quoting reference number 1303 of 27/1/19.

They are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have been in any of these areas and have dashcam footage.